The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking to hire an Emergency Services Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for designing, facilitating, and providing Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training to Executive Staff and CDFA employees. The incumbent researches currently published training standards and materials for ICS and identifies gaps in the CDFA emergency management training curriculum. The incumbent provides Duty Officer training, interfaces with necessary agencies representing emergency operations and training, updates to Cal OES plans related to the California Emergency Support Function 11 (CA ESF 11), responds to emergencies and disasters at the State Operations Center (SOC), and represents CDFA in the field with county and federal counterparts. During and after emergencies and disasters, leads the cost recovery effort for submittal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex and sensitive emergency evaluation, consultation, coordination, development, and preparedness for emergency response.
- Responsible for designing, developing, facilitating, and providing online and in-person SEMS and ICS training to the Executive and CDFA staff, including but not limited to recommending identified gaps in the CDFA Emergency Management Program (EMAN) training curriculum.
- Consult with various groups, including but not limited to government, non-profit organizations, agencies, academic experts, industry stakeholders, and other appropriate groups to develop training and emergency plans as needed.
- Attend and participate in the Cal OES Animals in Disaster Plan meetings, Statewide Emergency Planning Committee meetings, other external meetings, and conference calls to relay information to EMAN stakeholders and CDFA management and update policy, procedures, and training curriculum as required.
- Develop and prepare materials and visual media to enhance the training curriculum.
- Assist with developing the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section documents related to animal care as needed to incorporate into EMAN procedures.
- Develop and maintain the EMAN Document Retention Schedule and Resource Library.
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written documents and reports independently according to Departmental standards.
- Respond immediately to emergencies/disasters by reporting to the SOC and representing CDFA in the field with county and federal counterparts.
- During and after emergencies/disasters, lead the cost recovery efforts for CDFA by actively gathering and compiling documentation for submittal to FEMA for reimbursement. This includes compiling and processing daily timesheets, travel claims, reimbursable equipment costs, and contract documents of those performing reimbursable activities related to emergencies/disasters.
- Coordinate with Cal OES Disaster Recovery Unit and FEMA to submit CDFA’s Request for Reimbursement.
How to Apply:
To learn more information and to apply online, here. The deadline to apply is 4/29/24.